Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anduril Industries•Atlanta, GA

14d

About The Position

This Senior Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for the physical design and sustainment of unmanned aircraft and related hardware systems. In this role you work closely and iteratively with an aircraft design to optimize system designs to maximize performance against desired performance metrics. This work may include composite fuselage or flight surface design, internal structural components, drivetrain systems, launch systems, or payloads. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is involved in all levels of product maturity, from initial concept, design, analysis, prototyping, flight testing, and manufacturing.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
8+ years relevant industry experience
Experience performing in multiple aspects of the following: 3D CAD design, solid and surface modeling
Machine design fundamentals
Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element models
GD&T per ASME standards
Tolerance analysis
Design for manufacturing and assembly
Product Lifecycle Management and requirements Verification and Validation
Establishing and leveraging relationships with production and procurement teams
Eligible for DoD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Defense, national security, or aerospace domain familiarity through industry or education
Experience leading projects from development through manufacturing and sustainment
Relevant experience in design or analysis of aerospace structures or subsystems
Experience leading engineering product teams

Responsibilities

contributing to and leading in a team environment on the design, analysis, fabrication, prototyping, and flight testing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and launch systems.
Individually perform, and coach others in all aspects of mechanical design
Component and assembly-level design and prototyping
System and sub-system design, modeling, and prototyping
Production drawings applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Review and approve designs, analyses, and engineering drawings

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.